*Formerly known as Omega418*

The goal of this photo stream is simply to educate. To entice others to want to do their own research. To introduce a group of people, places and events that many have never heard of or know very little about.

Emotions can run high --- however, I will not put up with racist, ignorant, or asinine remarks from anyone, period. I have no power in the outside world but since this is my stream I have the right to delete and block anyone I find offensive. No matter the persons sex/race/age etc.,

With the multitude of comments I have been receiving its very hard for me to monitor all of them. Therefore, occasional ignorance seeps through. But when I find it I will block and delete.

I love debate. There have been really good debates going on that doesn't stoop to ignorant levels, I applaud that.

However you arrived here please take the time to look around and not stop at one photo or story. Explore.

*Anyone with pornographic images in their stream do not add me as a contact or favor any of my images. If you do I will block you.*
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Sites near and dear to my heart:

www.blackandmissinginc.com/cdad/index.cfm
Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
This site gives a voice to those barely mentioned or completely forgotten in mainstream media.

www.doenetwork.org/
Doe Network
The mission of the network is to give the nameless back their names and return the missing to their families.

www.missingkids.com/
Missing and Exploited Kids

www.sarcomaalliance.org/Main.html
Sarcoma Alliance
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I started two vintage groups if anyone would like to join and contribute:

Vintage Black Entertainers [1800s to the 1950s]
www.flickr.com/groups/1528912@N25/

and

Vintage Portraits of Black Men
www.flickr.com/groups/1608763@N22/

Favorite quote: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." MLK, Jr.

~Kicha~'s favorite photos from other Flickr members (562)

  • Elizabeth Threatt in "The Big Sky'', (1952) with Dewey Martin by Movie-Fan
  • A Young Lady Posing For Her Photograph by The Nite Tripper
  • Young Married Couple by Lucy_Fan
  • January 2012 Jobs Report - Private Sector by Leader Nancy Pelosi
  • Dr Anna Julia Cooper in Her Home - around 1930 by vieilles_annonces
  • P101011PS-0234 by The White House
  • [Presidential campaign button with portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin] (LOC) by The Library of Congress
  • With Love, Josephine Baker - ATC-Traded to Ineke by Hattie Heart
  • at low tide by mark1830
  • Cover of the Crisis Magazine - December, 1914 by vieilles_annonces
  • Cover of The Crisis Magazine - May, 1915 by vieilles_annonces
  • After Dark II Explored by player_pleasure
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    sugarpacketchad says:

    "Kicha is a wonderful person. She shows a humbling respect for history, and a rare excitement for what life has to offer."

    3rd July, 2008

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    RockN says:

    "Kicha's collection of vintage photographs provides an often moving and always thought-provoking picture of American history, primarily focusing on the black experience. These photographs sometimes amuse, sometimes educate and sometimes sadden us. We may not always like what we see but it is a part of who we have been and who we are and it is necessary that we face our history and not forget those who have suffered and those who have struggled. Thank you Kicha and keep up the good work."

    19th April, 2008

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    Photography By Atiya says:

    "One of the most elaborate and exquisite collections of vintage photographs detailing the lives of colored people I have ever seen. This is truly a collection to be both proud of and enjoy. I am so proud of Kicha for collecting the photos, newspapers, and magazines that she has and showing them to the world.

    These images of Black people are images that will not be televised or publicized in mainstream because they depict a completely different view of Black people that Eurosupremacist society doesn't want us to know existed and still exists t some degree. Kischa has a great appreciation of her history and her ancestors.... Keep the knowledge flowing girl!!!

    Love, Peace, & Blessings... One
    P"

    13th April, 2008

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    AfroPix says:

    "Everytime I sign on, I can't wait to see the new items in your stream. To think that a non photographer has such a compelling instinct as to what is visually pleasing or significant!! I know scanning these book is a lot of hard work, and I thank you for your contribution to making flickr relevant."

    9th April, 2008

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    mz dee1 says:

    "The idea of gathering all the photos and information is an creative endeavor.
    I'm not a photographer... I just like to take pictures and its a new found hobby for me...

    I have viewed your streams and comments.
    and we all think that what you are doing is awesome .
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    I have spent hours looking at each photo picking out details...
    and allowing my imagination to run wild,
    as I peek into the past

    Even used a few lunch hours viewing your streams...

    Your are a photographer's dream...
    You keep their work alive after they have long passed on.."

    16th March, 2008

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    robert621 says:

    "this site is addictive and im its latest junkie..every time you think u have seen it all you discover something new, it is not only a visual treat its a history lesson full of highs in the photography and views of a time lost and in the lows in that a race of people were and still are treated in such an unfair way..but its a triumph of the human spirit to overcome all obstacles placed before it..we should all be grateful for the work and love placed in this unique collection."

    2nd March, 2008

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    voigtlander says:

    "Thanks for what you're doing in creating this important archive."

    4th February, 2008

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    chiesavecchia collection says:

    "indispensable source for the history of the blacks in america."

    22nd January, 2008

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    The Nite Tripper says:

    "You have an excellent collection of photographs! Thanks for sharing these with the world, they are very valuable, indeed!"

    22nd January, 2008

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    mr broddy says:

    "The historical work done on klbndc's pages is hugely important socially."

    19th January, 2008

Name:
Kicha
Joined:
December 2007
Hometown:
District of Columbia
Currently:
USA
I am:
Female and Taken